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- Study links benfluorex to valvular regurgitation in diabetes
Diabetes patients who were on benfluorex treatment showed higher rates of cardiac murmurs and mild left heart valve regurgitation compared with those who did not take the drug, a study in the journal Circulation found. Researchers also observed a higher risk of combined aortic and mitral regurgitation in benfluorex-treated patients. Modern Medicine/Reuters
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- Obese children, teens on metformin show reduced BMI
Obese children and adolescents with hyperinsulinemia and/or impaired fasting glucose or impaired glucose tolerance who took metformin daily for six months attained significant reductions in BMI compared with those in the placebo group, a study found. Improvements in fasting glucose, alanine aminotransferase and adiponectin-to-leptin ratio were also seen in metformin-treated patients, researchers noted. The findings appear in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism. Healio/Endocrine Today
(11/27)
- Exercising with a partner may improve workout
Researchers at Kansas State University found that participants who exercised with a partner showed improved workout time and intensity, by up to 200%. "People like to exercise with others and make it a social activity. We found that when you're performing with someone who you perceive as [a] little better than you, you tend to give more effort than you normally would alone," researcher Brandon Irwin said. Yahoo/Indo-Asian News Service
(11/27)
- Video game encourages students to eat right, exercise
Beginning in the spring, health educators in some Sacramento, Calif., schools are expected to begin testing a video game designed to encourage healthy eating and fitness among students. Students who play the game will find that their avatar grows stronger when they log more real-life physical activity and make healthy nutritional choices, such as skipping dessert. United Press International
(11/24)
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- Doctors' wages grow slower than those of other medical professionals
Wages for doctors in the U.S. grew more slowly between 1987-1990 and 2006-2010 than for other health professionals, with just a 9.6% salary difference, according to a study in the Journal of the American Medical Association. The average pay of pharmacists and dentists grew by 44% and 23%, respectively, researchers said. Reuters
(11/27)
- Agency sets comment period for stage 3 MU measures
Comments on the CMS draft recommendations for stage 3 meaningful use objectives for the EHR incentive program may be submitted until Jan. 14, according to the Office of the National Coordinator for Health IT. Health care groups and providers may give input on objectives for meaningful use, quality metrics and privacy and security measures. BeckersHospitalReview.com
(11/27)
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- More U.S. adults turn to retail clinics
Retail clinics have gained popularity among consumers, according to a study by Kalorama Information. Researchers surveyed 2,000 American adults and found that 21.3% have visited a retail clinic, up from less than 10% six years ago. Chain Drug Review
(11/27)
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Continuing education for health care professionals who treat patients with diabetes
Did you know that the American Diabetes Association has been accredited to provide continuing medical education for health care professionals for more than 25 years? Each year, the Association educates more than 20,000 health care professionals and scientists worldwide. Opportunities include live programs, webcasts, online and printed programs. Visit the recently redesigned Continuing Education Library.
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